The victim was taken to Fairfield Memorial Hospital where the victim's condition was reported as very critical. The motorist's name and condition is not being released, according to WFIW Radio in Fairfield.

The search was launched before 4 a.m. and involved Wayne County Sheriff's Police, Illinois State Police, Fairfield Rural Firemen and EMA officials. The motorist's vehicle was found first. The victim was found some distance away from the vehicle and was reportedly unresponsive when found.